Issues Faced By Muslim Women in the Field Of Recreation

Abstract

In the hectic routine of everyday life recreations play vital role in release of stress and cause relief and freshness in one’s life. The recreational activities keep human beings fit and healthy physically, emotionally and mentally. Islam is a comprehensive religion and a complete code of life. Islam has set criteria for good and healthy recreations and all recreational activities compatible with this criteria are lawful and favorable. In Pakistani society women are not encouraged to participate in recreational activities due to many reasons. This study aims at exploring issues faced by women in the field of recreation. Quantitative methodology has been adopted as a tool for this research study. Objective of this research study is to explore socio-cultural constraints and economic status effecting participation ratio of women in recreations. The target population comprises of undergraduate and post graduate students. Students are selected on the basis of their enrolment in Pakistani Institutes. Findings of the study showed that lack of knowledge and companion, long distances to activity areas, high registration fees, lack of facility, fear of assault, orthodox thought of society, gender discrimination, household responsibilities and dress codes are significant recreational constraints for participation of women in this field. It was recommended that the government should establish standard sport infrastructure exclusively for females with insurance of security and low registration charges in every division of the country with conveyance facility.